Samsung NX210 vs Canon PowerShot G3 X

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      BrandSamsungCanon
      ModelNX210PowerShot G3 X
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX200
      Successor ModelSamsung NX300
      MSRP$999
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels22 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800125 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range125 - 25,600
      Photo Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      ProcessorDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36485472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2736 x 1824, 2640 x 2640, 2000 x 2000, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1152, 1024 x 10243:2 (4320 x 2880, 2304 x 1536, 720 x 480), 16:9 (5472 x 3080, 4320 x 2432, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 408), 4:3 (4864 x 3648, 3840 x 2880, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480), 1:1 (3648 x 3648, 2880 x 2880, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames from +/-1 to +/-3 in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points1531
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Lens MountSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length8.8 - 220 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom25x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyActive Matrix OLED screenTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.20"
      Screen Resolution614k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps5.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20 MP
      Flash Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      1st/2nd Curtain
      Smart Flash
      Manual
      Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range6.80 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount
      Exposure Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      DxO Low Light ISO719521
      DxO Color Depth22.821.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.512.3
      DxO Overall Score7163
      Video Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional SR2NX02
      Environmental Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Dimensions117 x 63 x 37 mm (4.61 x 2.48 x 1.46")123 x 77 x 105 mm (4.84 x 3.03 x 4.13")
      Weight (inc. batteries)222 g (0.49 lb / 7.83 oz)733 g (1.62 lb / 25.86 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.2 x 6.3 x 4"8.9 x 6.5 x 4.7"
      Package Weight2.805 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Battery PackBC1030NB-10L
      Battery Life330 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
      Other Samsung NX210 Canon PowerShot G3 X
      Self Timer 2 sec to 30 secYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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